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    TRACKS LOOSE TENSION

    How to reinstall track - with idler whell in as far as possible - set the track on the sprocket side and make sure the sprocket teeth engage the track - I then put a 2x4 under the full length of the track and put a floor jack under the 2x4 - jack the track as high as needed to remove the heave...
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    TRACKS LOOSE TENSION

    So I did it and I thought I'd share. I used blade and bucket to lift rig off the ground then supported with jackstands. Open the cover to the grease panel - loosen the bleed valve until grease comes out - if your track is loose it shouldn't have much pressure but be careful anyway.The trick is...
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    TRACKS LOOSE TENSION

    I have a bobcat 321 doint the same thing - I have ordered a seal but can't figure out how to get to the grease piston apparatus - seems like it is all boxed in with the track shroud - is this a job for a backyard mechanic or do I need a dealer mechanic - help!!
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    453 excavator operation - help!!!

    Ok - don't be too hard on me - I bot this two or three years ago and have never used it - lost the user operation manual. My question is - what is the purpose of the orange spring loaded foot switch on the floor - the machine seems to operate the same whether it is depressing the switch or not -...
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